Important CURES 1.0 Decommissioning Notice

The Department of Consumer Affairs and the Department of Justice have announced that CURES 1.0 will be decommissioned on Sunday, March 5, 2017. Thereafter, only CURES 2.0 will be available to users employing a secure internet browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, version 11.0 or higher, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, or Apple Safari.

Please click here to go to the State of California Department of Justice CURES 2.0 website for more information: https://oag.ca.gov/cures

Online DEA Registration Verification of Prescribers

Pharmacists can log into the federal Drug Enforcement Administration’s website using their own DEA license number and registration information, or the pharmacy’s DEA license number and registration information where they can verify the status and controlled substance writing authority for a particular prescriber’s DEA license number. The pharmacy must have a DEA license in order to access the system.

Online State Medical License Verification of Prescribers

Pharmacists and security prescription form vendors can use the following links to verify the license status and check for any restrictions placed on the State medical license of a prescriber:

Controlled Substance Prescription Forms

Written prescriptions for controlled substances inSchedules II – V, must be on a form obtained from a California-approved security prescription printer. For a complete list of approved vendors authorized to print California controlled substance prescription forms, please visit the website at http://oag.ca.gov/security-printers/approved-list and click on View List. Prices for the prescription forms vary from different approved printers.

It is the pharmacist’s responsibility to ensure the validity of any controlled substances order. There are specific elements and security features these forms must possess. These features are specified in California Health and Safety Code section 11162.1

Reporting Lost or Stolen Prescription Forms

Prescribers must report lost or stolen prescription forms to local law enforcement officials and to CURES. Prescribers can report a loss online through their CURES account. A law enforcement agency report number is required when reporting the loss to CURES.

For questions about reporting lost or stolen prescription forms, contact the Security Prescription Printer Program at SecurityPrinter@doj.ca.gov

E-Prescribing of Controlled Substances

E-prescribing of controlled substances is now authorized federally and in California for all Schedule II-V medications.

Helpful Information for Prescribers and Dispensers from the U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Agency – Office of Diversion Control

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